Trip Overview
How to reach Kalkaji Mandir from Lal Quila by metro? Board the metro from Lal Quila station and travel through 14 intermediate stations on Delhi Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between Lal Quila and Kalkaji Mandir is 28 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 16.8 Km. The first metro from Lal Quila typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹43. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Lal Quila Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: violet-del
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Lal Qila (Red Fort)
- Chandni Chowk
- Daryaganj
Kalkaji Mandir Destination Station
- Station Type: Interchange Station
- Lines Served: violet-del, magenta-del
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Kalkaji Mandir
- Nehru Place
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (16.8 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹43 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹151 | ₹108 more |
| Auto | ₹235 | ₹192 more |
| Cab | ₹369 | ₹326 more |
Pre-calculated Pass Fares
Calculations represent daily, weekly, and monthly round-trips (up and down) for a single commuter.
| Period (Up & Down) | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily (1 Day) | ₹86 | ₹76 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹430 | ₹380 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹516 | ₹456 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1720 | ₹1520 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹2064 | ₹1824 |
Smart Commute Impact
These environmental and health figures are estimates comparing this specific metro route to driving a standard petrol vehicle in typical city traffic.
- Carbon Saved
- 3.70 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 1.34 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~19 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~231 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Off-Peak Fare Hack: Smart Card users receive an *additional* 10% discount on journeys starting during off-peak hours (6 AM to 8 AM, 12 PM to 5 PM, and 9 PM onwards).
- ▶ Women's Safety & Coach: The first coach in the moving direction of the train is strictly reserved for women passengers. Male passengers are liable for a ₹250 fine if found in this coach.